Protection against Mesothiloma
posted September 13, 2007 - 2:58amProtection against Mesothiloma: Mesothiloma is very small, however, no longer rare cancer. Therefore, protection against Mesothiloma is very important. Mesothelium provides a protective membranous lining for the internal organs, and eg of that is heart and lungs, and also allows smooth gliding of organs. The three regions of mesothelial cells
that provide protective coating are
1) pleura
2) peritoneum
3) and pericardium
The three different cancer attacks these three regions. Pleural mesothelioma is a type of lung cancer, which attacks the pleura surrounding the lungs. This is, though the most common mesothiloma cancer. Symptoms nclude horsenss, fever, swollen arms and face, loss of weight, chest pain, weak muscles. It is important that you go and see a doctor if you fell that these things have affected you and you have any doubt.
Peritoneum
This cancer attacks the the peritoneum lining the abdominal. Symptoms include chect pain, dyspnea, cough.
Mesothelioma is still a relatively rare form of cancer. There are an estimated 2,000 - 3,000 new cases per year in the United States. Approximately 7-13 per one million male patients with a history of asbestos exposure contract mesothelioma. Diagnosis usually occurs 20-40 years after initial exposure to asbestos.

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